Radiology's Role in Global Health: A Framework Beyond Outreach and Short-Term Aid

A narrative review finds that global radiology remains dominated by short-term outreach models, neglecting the systems issues—workforce, equipment maintenance, financing, and governance—required for sustainable, equitable imaging services.

• This review synthesizes literature across education partnerships, teleradiology, point-of-care ultrasound, low-field MRI, AI, and interventional radiology capacity building.
• Critical limitations identified include fragmented initiatives, limited evaluation frameworks, a lack of patient-centered outcome measurement, and inequitable partnership models.
• The authors call for a framework focused on equitable partnership design, sustainable funding, and implementation aligned with broader health-system priorities.

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